William Shakespeare

Born in Stratford

1564

Born in Stratford upon Avon; Baptized on April 26th.

Marries Anne Hathaway

Nov 28, 1582

Marries Anne Hathaway at age of 18.

Birth of Twins

1585

Birth of Twins, Hamnet and Judith

First Mention as a Playwright

1590

First mentioned as a Playwright in London.

Published Poem Venus and Adonis

1593

Published poem Venus and Adonis during plague theater closures.

Joins Lord Chamberlain's

1594

Joins Lord Chamberlain's Men acting company.

Globe Theatre open

1599

Globe Theatre opens; many of his plays are preformed there.

Becomes part of the King's Men

1603

Becomes part of the Kings Men under King James l's patronage.

Sonnets published

1609

William Shakespeare sonnets were published.

DIES

Apr 23, 1616

Dies in Stratford upon Avon at the age of 52.